Odds and Ends

Really just one odd and end.

Envelopes are not self-sticking

We had a few pieces of business to take care of that required mailing documents back to the U.S. The postal service isn’t that much different here than back home. You go to the counter, buy some stamps and send your letter on its way.

However, the envelopes are not self-adhering. At first I was impressed by the lack of taste of the envelope glue (yes, I licked it). But when the flap didn’t stick, I was puzzled.

Again, thank goodness for the internet. We are now the proud owner of a glue stick, the preferred method for sealing envelopes here in the land of the rising sun. The post office also has a courtesy stick, just in case.

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I always wanted to travel, but never took the first step until I met my awesome travel buddy and wife. Together, we've been to more than 20 countries on five continents and don't plan on stopping anytime soon!

Also,in Japan, it’s kinda considered impolite to lick things like envelopes, papers, stamps, etc. that other people will touch.
That’s why post offices here have sponges on the counter…they’re for moistening postage stamps before putting them on envelopes.

(It’s also why most supermarkets have wet towels on the counters where customers pack their groceries…they’re for moistening fingers to make opening the plastic grocery bags easy…rather than licking fingers.)